Dr., i am under treatment since 1st March 2013 after a MRI of my rt. si joint revealed inflammation and Oflox, Benadon. For about 10-12 days i suffered excrutiating pain on my rt. hip and leg and could lie down only on my stomach-any other movement wud trigger spasms of severe pain. Although this slowly subsided, my doctor after 3 months, changed the medication to R cinex, Pyzina, Benadon. i was also taking some calcium supplements as my Vit. D3 was below normal. As there was no improvement after a certain stage, i underwent whole body bone scan, CT guided biopsy and serum electrophoresis test. The bone scan confirmed erosion of si joint, Biopsy revealed Granulomatous inflammation consisten with Kochs and the m-protiens did not peak. For last six weeks i have been taking R cinex, Oflox, Mycobutol, Pzide, Benadon, Udiliv and Edinase. There is not much improvement and for the last one week I have become weaker, tend to get depressed and have again started taking pain killer which i was trying to avoid for some time now. It isnow more than seven months that i have been suffering. I am on leave since six months and am unable to perform even smallest of tasks without experiencing pain.....Please guide

One may not get immediate pain relief with the use of Antituberculous drugs, So supportive treatment with conventional analgesic medicines (which suits you better) is mandatory and should be taken concurrently along with TB drugs to provide symptomatic pain relief.

Rest to the involved joint is necessary to allow it to heal and avoid any activities that causes pain. Also general measures like taking high protein diet along with regular physical activity and regular nutritional supplements will help in early recovery.

Also, if your symptoms are not resolving even after the complete course of medical management, you may need need a surgical debridement of the joint followed by Arthrodesis (fusion of the joint).